Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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blackcrow
blackcrow
I was looking at the stress posts. I love to do some meditations. If
these will help me to reduce the stress of not having a job, you think it
will help my sugar. It seems that I can't break the 200 level. I am eating
mostly proteins and vegetables. Its like the metaformin is not doing anything. What about walking each day, does that help bring down the
levels. If these do, how much do I need to shoot for each day in these
activities? Any experience is welcomed.
JamesL
red47640
red47640
Hi James, I am definitely not an expert, but I have heard that meditation and other stress-relieving/mindfulness exercises can help with blood sugar. Walking sounds good, I've read that the recommended amount of exercise is 150 minutes per week, which translates to 30 minutes 5 days a week. Or you could split up the 150 minutes in other ways. Maybe talk to your doctor about the metformin as well if it's not helping you. Hope that helps
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
Stress will definitely effect your blood sugar levels.
Walking is a great form of exercise and helps reduce stress.

I tend to have the "dawn effect" which sucks. My remedy is to drink a glass of water mixed with 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. I use the store brand even though Briggs is recommended.
I suggest you talk to your doctor about it first......not many have heard of this solution, but it is working well for me and my doctor gave me a thumbs up since it is a small amount. My doctor actually thought it was genius and it has other health benefits (google it).
The only thing is either drink it with a straw or in my case, I gulp it and then brush my teeth or rinse my mouth right away as it can strip your enamel on your teeth.
Also, if you don't mix it with water, it could irritate your esophagus.

I'm not sure this is a good idea if you are on insulin.....again....talk with your doctor.

Still this does not take the place of watching your carb intake or exercise. It is to be used in conjunction with the other self care.

Good luck :)
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
have you informed your doc the metformin is not working and numbers still high? maybe a med adjustment, but yes stress can affect the numbers
Tired
Tired
Tell your doctor that metformin is not working. He can try you on different meds.
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